Photo of the Month

By Shah Nawaz Shan

City of Human Rights

This colorful “Gwangju” sign depicts the diversity of Gwangju, the “City of Human Rights,” from its perch atop Jeonil Building 245, itself a symbol of human rights.

The Photographer

Shah Nawaz Shan is originally from Sindh, Pakistan. He is a development professional who has managed and implemented emergency and development projects for reputable NGOs. He has recently completed his master’s degree in NGOs from Chonnam National University. He is a life explorer who wants to live his life as no one has lived before. @shahnawazshan11

Contents

ISSUE 233, JULY 2021

NEWS

01. From the Editor 04. Gwangju City News

06. (Sub)standard Practice : Urban Redevelopment’s Sudden Fall from Obscurity 12. Energyman and His “Energy-Plus” House 16. Hot Dog! It’s Summertime in Korea 19. People in the Arts: Two Peas in Their Pods – Yang Na-hee and Noh Yeo-woon 24. Blast from the Past: A Peninsula Is Liberated, a Nation Is Born

26. Lost in Gwangju: Making a House a Home – With Hanok Restorer Kang Dongsu

30. The Raemi School: Looking at the Future from a Different Perspective – The Other Way Around! 34. Language Teaching: Teaching and Learning . . . and Well-being 37. Everyday Korean: Episode 43 – 할 만해요 (It’s Worth Doing)

38. Restaurant Review: Bondiso, an Artistic Fusion

40. Gwangju Abroad: Reconnecting with Gwangju Through Saturi 42. Opinion: The Green Space Vendetta

FEATURES

TRAVEL

TEACHING & LEARNING

FOOD & DRINKS

COMMUNITY

CULTURE & ARTS

02. Photo of the Month 44. Gwangju Webtoon: “Alan and Me” 46. Photo Essay: Mokpo’s Japanese-Era Tunnels 50. Book Review: Travels of an American-Korean: 2014–2020 by Richard Pennington 52. GFN Radio: The Afternoon Show with JD 54. GFN Radio: Top of The Drop 56. Crossword Puzzle